CR

Sclerophyll Bavayia

Bavayia exsuccida

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Bavayia exsuccida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the native vegetation structure. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional risks to the remaining populations in this fire-sensitive ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This gecko is endemic to the ultramafic substrates of New Caledonia, inhabiting specialized maquis shrubland vegetation on nickel-rich soils. It occurs in areas with distinctive plant communities adapted to the unique mineral composition of these ancient geological formations.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sclerophyll Bavayia classified as Critically Endangered?
Sclerophyll Bavayia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Bavayia exsuccida faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban development in New Caledonia's ultramafic substrates. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that alter the native vegetation structure. Fire events, both natural and human-induced, pose additional risks to the remaining populations in this fire-sensitive ecosystem.
Where does Sclerophyll Bavayia live?
Sclerophyll Bavayia occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sclerophyll Bavayia?
The main threats to Sclerophyll Bavayia are 5.3, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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